PRODUCTION- Machine Operator- 2nd shift

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Production Superintendent & Production Supervisor

Must be able to work any shift and at all job stations in Production, including Platform and Sanitation.

• Divider: Set the speed of the divider to the required standard. Ensure that the scaling is accurate and is at the set standard. Scaling check needs to be done (3) times a dough, beginning, middle and end. Keep the dry proofer free of any old dough or debris. Monitor the dusting flour to ensure even distribution. Divider quality check sheets must be filled out properly.
  
  Ensure that all divider charts are filled out properly, and at every variety change over.
• Glaze/Toppings: Making up the Puratos Glaze following the required amount stated in SOP. Documenting each lot# and number of boxes used for traceability. Keep the seeder full and document lot# and amount used for traceability. Must monitor glaze sprayer for even distribution as well as the seed depositor. Assist with removing pans from Stewart pan stacker and helping in other areas in the bakery when instructed by supervisor.
  
  Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Mixer: Communicate with previous mixer about dough's being mixed. Scale ingredients one dough at a time using small scoops up to 5lbs. Load 50lb bags of ingredients into the mixer. Load 60lb buckets into the mixer. With assistance from another employee, load up to 100lb buckets of reclaim dough into the mixer. Scale ingredients for the next dough according to the dough schedule.
  
  Pull the dough trough to the front of the mixer once the dough has completed its cycle. Using the mixer controls "kick" the dough into dough trough.
• Wrapper: Complete documentation which includes weight, temps, slice counts and lot traceability. Reviews list of the current production run. Verifies the proper codes are correctly placed and legible on the bags/cases. Ensures slicers are set correctly and the proper numbers of slices are achieved. Ensures bagger machines are set up properly and are fastened correctly. Fill orders correctly using the wrap sheet to ensure timely delivery to the customer.
• Platform: Move product from packaging lines to appropriate trailer or staging area. Load product from staging area to trailers. Remove out-of-code product floor (requires constant checking of date and price codes). Unload in‑bound (purchased) product. Complete paperwork with accuracy and neatness. Perform trailer checks (sweeping/damage) and document information. Inform supervisor in advance of floor inventory of empty trays and other equipment.
• Safety: Maintain safe work environment for all. Promotes employee safety in all areas of the operation. Reports any unsafe area immediately to Management.
• Sanitation: Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Sanitation Practices throughout the facility and grounds as directed. Adheres to food safety standards developed by Northeast Foods.

• Experience: One year as a packer or feeder or equivalent experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent or a combination of experience & technical training.
• Must have a general knowledge of how machinery works.
• Must have good hand / eye coordination.
• Must be able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to keep up with machine speed through repetitive motion.
• Must be able to perform all duties so as not to produce damage.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours per day.
• Must be physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Must be able to view product and determine adherence to quality control standards including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Must be able to read and comprehend production schedule.

• Team Player
  - Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented
  - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

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